If necessary, take SAT or ACT again. Take SAT Subject Tests, if recommended. Request that the testing agencies send your score reports to all colleges where you are applying.
Complete applications with "early decision" or "early action" deadlines and submit them.
Turn in your applications to the counseling department, as required by your high school.
Complete remaining applications by winter break, submit to high school counseling office or to college, as required.
Select from the list below the timeline by grade level:
K-5th Grade
6th-8th Grade
9th-10th Grade
11th Grade Fall
11th Grade Spring
11th Grade Summer
12th Grade August-September
12th Grade October-December
12th Grade January-February
12th Grade March-April
12th Grade May
12th Grade Summer